Re: Cherry or Walnut for New Cutting Board?

Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:34 am

Either will make a fine board. Cherry will take on a slightly darker richer color over time. I would pick the one that looks the best in your kitchen/prep area, or the one you thinks looks the best with the knives you have. Both are beautiful in their own way.

Re: Cherry or Walnut for New Cutting Board?

Re: Cherry or Walnut for New Cutting Board?

Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:30 pm

Both woods will make a great board. It's more aesthetics and personal preference.I debated on the big three(throw in Maple) before I decided the lighter color would look best in my kitchenand went with Maple. Got it from David "The BoardSmith" and love it!

Re: Cherry or Walnut for New Cutting Board?

Re: Cherry or Walnut for New Cutting Board?

Fri Dec 13, 2013 3:52 pm

LucaBrasi wrote:I got the same. Thing sure eats up the mineral oil.

I fed my new one with mineral oil for three days straight before it finally stopped soaking it in. It sits next to the stove, so for the next few days it would weep a little oil when the wood was warmed by the stove. It would also weep a little if we had the heater on. I took that to mean it was full... lol